Meet 42-year-old Khin who lives with her husband in Thailand. Both Khin and her husband work in a wool factory. In March 2023, Khin felt overwhelmingly tired. She received an injection at a local clinic, but she didn't feel any better. A few days later she became dizzy, and fainted. Subsequently, she developed back pain and gastrointestinal issues. She has now been diagnosed with a myoma - or uterine fibroid - and advised to have her uterus and cervix surgically removed, to prevent future health complications. Khin is scheduled to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy on May 25th, at Mae Sot General Hospital. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once she has recovered, Khin's overall health should improve, and she will be free of the pain that currently lives with. Khin said: “When I first heard that I would need surgery, I felt stressed because I have no money. But when I learned that I have a donor, I felt relieved. In the future, I will continue to work in the factory.”

Paulo is a 17-year-old boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents and his four siblings. His parents are farmers who grow food for their family and sell the excess to support their family. Due to limited funds, Paulo and his siblings had to stop attending school. Paulo experiences difficulty with his mobility. When Paulo was enrolled in school, he was often unable to walk the distance to class. Paulo's parents were inspired to seek treatment for Paulo after attending an outreach seminar held by our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). Doctors at AMH's care center determined that Paulo's limited mobility is due to the shape of his legs, and Paulo was diagnosed with genu varus. Genu varus is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones which often stems from contaminated drinking water. Fortunately, AMH can help. AMH is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Paulo's legs. Paulo's procedure is scheduled to take place on June 6th, and will hopefully restore Paulo's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and decrease his risk of future complications. Paulo says, "I hope that one day I will be able to walk without feeling any discomfort."

Sim is a 57-year-old rice and potato farmer from Cambodia. She is married and has two daughters, three sons, and five grandchildren. Sim currently lives with her husband and her oldest daughter, who are also farmers. After a long day outside, she enjoys visiting the village pagoda with her family. Five years ago, Sim started experiencing itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision in her right eye. Her condition was caused by a pterygium, a type of non-cancerous growth in the eye that occurs when the mucous layer of the eye, the conjunctiva, is exposed to excessive sun damage. Now, Sim has difficulty seeing clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. Thankfully, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. When Sim learned about CSC, she traveled for five and a half hours seeking treatment. To treat her pterygium, Sim needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurring symptoms. Sim is scheduled for surgery on June 6th at CSC's care center. The total cost of her procedure is $225, which covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. Now, Sim needs your help to raise the funds for her surgery. Sim said, "I hope after surgery I can see better to plant rice well, and I can help to feed my family."